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Kuk Sool Won™ Family Martial Arts in Sherman Oaks helps kids, teens, and adults grow with intention. Training here is guided and nurtured, every lesson, story, and tool builds discipline, confidence, and leadership that lasts.


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Kuk Sool Won™ Family Martial Arts: growth that continues at home and on the mat.

This is where WILLSONG Family comes in. WILLSONG supports and strengthens student growth with weekly tools that extend training beyond the dojang. The name combines “Will” (inner strength and determination) with “Song” (your unique voice and purpose). The WILLSONG Impact Series shows how these resources create meaningful growth and family connection, week after week.



Kids, Teens, and Adults: More Than Just Martial Arts Classes

Families searching for kids martial arts classes in Sherman Oaks often compare karate, taekwondo, or jiu-jitsu. At Kuk Sool Won™ Family Martial Arts, our approach is broader. Kuk Sool Won™ blends striking, grappling, joint locking, throwing, forms, and weapons in one complete system. We also offer family martial arts that serves multiple ages together and gives parents simple tools to reinforce learning at home.


Leadership in Action: Tools That Shape Growth (WILLSONG Leadership)

From WILLSONG Leadership, students and families receive weekly resources that make training stick:

  • Family Guide — a weekly roadmap for intentional growth. Each guide includes the theme, the Three Keys, and Master’s Insight. Our Success Team practices leading Mat Chats from the Guide to build real-world communication and leadership.

  • Family Podcast — the WILLSONG Family Podcast is an audio companion to the Guide. Many parents use it on the drive home to hear the same leadership talk we cover in class. Listen on Spotifyor Apple Podcasts.

  • Family Flashcard — a digital representation of the week’s Family Guide (theme + Korean term) for quick review on your phone.

“As a trained public speaker, Master Wilson equips students with the skills to speak, lead, and communicate with confidence.”

Beyond Karate and Taekwondo: Leadership and Family Growth

Many schools focus on kids karate, taekwondo, or self-defense alone. At Kuk Sool Won™ Family Martial Arts, the WILLSONG Impact Series blends self-defense training with leadership habits, family connection, and practical life skills, so progress continues long after class.


Learning Beyond the Mat: Language and Culture (WILLSONG Learning)

Weekly Growth Package with Family Guide, Flashcard, and WILLSONG Family Podcast at Kuk Sool Won™ Family Martial Arts in Sherman Oaks.
Leadership in Action: Weekly Growth Package (Guide, Flashcard, Podcast).

From WILLSONG Learning, families gain educational tools that enrich training and keep students engaged:

  • Korean Language Practice Sheets — weekly writing sheets that build language skills and cultural respect.

  • Korean Coloring Sheets — a favorite for younger students. Creativity is one of our Five Keys of Learning and an essential part of growth.


Self-Defense, Confidence, and Life Skills in Sherman Oaks

Families who join Kuk Sool Won™ Family Martial Artsdon’t just get classes. They gain a system that blends martial arts training with cultural enrichment, leadership lessons, and family connection.

Each week, our community receives tools that:


  • Make lessons clear and practical for daily life.

  • Keep training engaging inside and outside the dojang.

  • Reinforce values like focus, respect, and perseverance.

  • Inspire families to learn and grow together.


This is the WILLSONG Impact: practical tools that help kids, teens, and adults succeed in school, at home, and in life. It is also the WILLSONG Effect: lasting change when martial arts becomes more than a class, becoming a way of life.


Programs at Kuk Sool Won™ Family Martial Arts


Why Families in Sherman Oaks Choose Us

  • Family martial arts that serves multiple ages and stages.

  • Leadership development integrated into training and home life.

  • Cultural enrichment through Korean language and creative practice.

  • Weekly tools: Family Guide, Family Podcast, Family Flashcard for easy at-home follow-through.


Share Your Growth Story

We would love to hear how training is impacting your family. Share growth moments in the comments. Your story may encourage another parent or student in Sherman Oaks.

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Leadership Starts Here WILLSONG Impact Series call to action for families at Kuk Sool Won™ Family Martial Arts in Sherman Oaks.
WILLSONG Impact Series — “Leadership Starts Here. Grow with us each week.”

Members Only

Additional resources, including the full Family Guide PDF and weekly Pocket Card, are available exclusively to Members Only. Join us to access the complete WILLSONG Family Leadership collection.


Portrait of Christopher Wilson, Kuk Sool Won™ Master, in traditional martial arts uniform, representing leadership and the WILLSONG Family in Sherman Oaks.
Master Christopher Wilson is Founder of Kuk Sool Won™ Family Martial Arts in Sherman Oaks and the WILLSONG Family. Author, mentor, and lifelong martial artist dedicated to guiding families in leadership, discipline, and personal growth.




 
 
 

The Season of Action and Shine

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Kick off the summer with purpose. Every season is a fresh chance to connect as a family and grow stronger together.

At Kuk Sool Won™ Family Martial Arts in Sherman Oaks, we see summer not just as a season—but as a powerful mindset for families. It’s the perfect time to help your kids, teens, and even adults take meaningful steps toward confidence, discipline, and personal growth. Whether your child is just starting out in our kids martial arts classes or advancing in our Teen Leadership Program, summer is a season of action.


Longer days, brighter energy, and extra flexibility in schedules make summer one of the best times to invest in martial arts for kids and families. When families train together, they grow together—with structure, rhythm, and purpose.


Three Keys to Summer Growth


1. Embrace the Season


Nature doesn’t hesitate in summer. Trees stretch higher. Flowers open wide. Bees get to work. Everything is in motion, and so should we be. Summer invites us to stop holding back. The long days and fresh opportunities urge us to stretch beyond our comfort zones and routines.


Martial arts is one of the most effective summer activities for kids because it channels energy into structure, purpose, and leadership skills. For students, this could mean trying a new form (hyung), helping a younger belt after class, or growing in voice and confidence. For families, it might mean setting shared goals, going on nature walks, or beginning a gratitude journal together.


Reflection Prompt: What would it look like for your family to fully embrace this summer?

2. Stay Active, Stay Balanced


Summer is free—but freedom without purpose can quickly turn into drift. Without rhythm, even the brightest day fades into distraction. That’s why balance is the second key. Just like in martial arts, too much force without control can lead to imbalance, not progress.


Our family martial arts classes help students stay consistent, even during breaks. Through regular training, students learn to manage time, set goals, and take ownership of their development. At home, this balance can be mirrored with equal parts learning, movement, rest, and play.


Reflection Prompt: What does a healthy summer rhythm look like for your household?
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Rhythm builds resilience. Finding balance in summer means creating structure that supports rest, focus, and growth.

3. Flow Like Water


Martial artists are taught to be adaptable. When a technique doesn’t land, you adjust. When life shifts unexpectedly, the goal is not to fight the current—but to learn how to flow. Water doesn’t panic when the path changes. It simply moves.


In our Kuk Sool Won™ training, students of all ages learn how to remain calm and adjust with confidence. Maybe your summer plans shift, your routine breaks, or your motivation dips. That’s okay. What matters most is that you continue forward—with calm resilience.


Reflection Prompt: When plans shift this summer, how will you respond with grace and creativity?

Quotes to Spark Summer Spirit


“The energy of summer reminds us that we’re meant to grow boldly and shine fully—without holding back who we are becoming.” — Master’s Insight, WILLSONG Family Guide
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” — Lao Tzu

“Don’t count the days. Make the days count.” — Muhammad Ali

Recommended Resources


Book Pick:

This bestselling book shows how tiny, intentional actions can lead to lasting transformation—a perfect companion for summer goal setting.


Family Tool:

This guide provides practical strategies to keep your child’s brain and body active all summer long—without burnout.


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Shine through action. Every step on the mat builds purpose and confidence.

Real-Life Applications


In the Dojang


  • Students in our teen martial arts classes set summer goals like: “Improve my side kick” or “Help someone each class.”

  • Use the extra daylight to practice forms outside.

  • Track growth with your instructors week by week.


At Home


  • Set one shared summer challenge as a family (e.g., “Read 5 books,” “Learn a new recipe,” or “Train together twice a week”).

  • Celebrate effort, not just outcomes. Kids build confidence when they’re seen trying.

  • Explore nature, start a journal, or create a summer gratitude wall.


At School or Work


  • Encourage kids to transfer their martial arts mindset into school habits: focus, respect, and perseverance.

  • Adults can do the same—start a mini habit, offer leadership, or invite a coworker to join a wellness goal.

  • Reflect weekly: What’s one thing I did this week that helped me grow?


Master’s Insight


“The energy of summer reminds us that we’re meant to grow boldly and shine fully—without holding back who we are becoming.”


Let that energy fuel your family’s progress. Summer isn’t just about vacations—it’s about transformation.


Black belt next to an open journal and pencil on a wooden table with sunlight and the words Rooted and Ready – Family Connection Series
Stay rooted. Step forward. Reflect on who you’re becoming, and lead your family into a season of intention.

Final Reflection


Summer is when confidence begins to bloom—not because someone else told us we’re strong, but because we proved it to ourselves. We stayed with the practice. We embraced the discomfort. We followed through. That’s what we teach in our dojang. That’s what grows in our homes. And that’s what sets families apart—not just this summer, but for years to come.



Listen to the WILLSONG Family Podcast


The Family Guide is featured in audio form on our podcast. Listen with your family and deepen the discussion.




Ready to Get Started?


Looking for a way to bring structure, confidence, and growth into your child’s summer?


Click here to register for a free introductory martial arts lesson and begin your journey with Kuk Sool Won™ Family Martial Arts in Sherman Oaks.


Members Only


Additional resources, including the full Family Guide PDF and weekly Pocket Card, are available to Members Only. Join us to access the complete WILLSONG Family Leadership collection.


Christopher Wilson Kuk Sool Won™ Master | Author | Mentor Founder of WILLSONG Family Martial Arts – Sherman Oaks.
Master Christopher Wilson – Founder of WILLSONG Family - Author, mentor, and lifelong martial artist guiding families in leadership, discipline, and personal growth.

 
 
 

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Honoring freedom, family, and the spirit of Independence Day.

We’re taking this week off to celebrate July 4th with our families — and we hope you are too.


This is a great time to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy what really matters — being together. Whether it’s a backyard barbecue, fireworks with your kids, or just a quiet day off, make the most of the time. These are the moments that strengthen families.


At our school, we talk a lot about discipline, leadership, and growth — but all of that starts at home. Use this week to build memories, have real conversations, and just be present with the people you love.


Class will start back on Monday, July 8th, and we’ll be ready to train hard and keep moving forward together.


Enjoy the rest of the week — and Happy Independence Day!


— Master Wilson

 
 
 
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